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motherly

[muhth-er-lee] / ˈmʌð ər li /


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On the campaign trail on the mainland, President Samia has capitalised on the initial praise she received for her motherly approach - seeking to govern through dialogue rather than decree.

From BBC

Slipping into the motherly role both in front of and behind the cameras appeared to be “effortless” for Jones, said writer and creator Ingelsby.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's not coming from the motherly, feminine side of it," Ms Rabinovitch-Fox added.

From BBC

Guibert says it was her own protective, motherly instinct that gave her pause; she also preferred the idea of a scripted film.

From Los Angeles Times

You talk about feeling motherly about your mom now and giving her grace.

From Los Angeles Times